Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Southfield. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Southfield and Oakland County can look forward to summer events such as bee festivals, rain garden tours and Rouge River paddling organized by Friends of the Rouge. Local community members are invited to enjoy nature and celebrate warm days ahead. FOX 2 Detroit
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Detroit's Archdiocese is beginning phase two of its restructuring plan (parish workbooks are being distributed and listening sessions planned) after years of declining church attendance and baptisms, with local parishioners set to share their views in upcoming sessions. Click on Detroit
- ➤ Restaurants across Metro Detroit now qualify for Michelin stars as inspectors begin making dinner reservations for the Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set for release in 2027. Visit Detroit says the move may boost tourism & dining opportunities in the region. CBS News Detroit
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Southfield Public Schools added electric buses to its fleet; the buses are parked at the Transportation Center with charging stations ready to power them for road use. FOX 2 Detroit
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scientists report that invasive Asian needle ants, which cause painful stings, have been found in Ohio and Wisconsin but not in Michigan. Local residents in Southfield are urged to watch for these tiny pests in potted plants and mulch (native to East Asia). Hometown Life
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Detroit Red Wings face the Devils today at 5 p.m. to keep playoff hopes alive, as their outcome may hinge on results in Ottawa and Boston (coach McLellan stressed focused play for the crucial game). MLive
- ➤ Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin recorded a hat trick and his career-high 34th goal on Thursday in a decisive win against the Flyers at Little Caesars Arena; his celebration inspired teammates as they fought to secure a playoff spot. MLive
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Michigan Job Fair
12-5 p.m. — Radisson Hotel Southfield-Detroit — Free admission — Connect with over 50 local employers actively hiring for diverse job opportunities.
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